Wales

Visit fairy-tale castles brimming with history, fine country houses and glorious gardens in Wales. From the rocky peaks of Eryri (Snowdonia) to wild unspoilt beaches, enjoy an unforgettable trip to a Celtic land steeped in myths and legends. Croeso i Gymru.

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October half term events and activities in Wales

Get ready for a half-term adventure with the family this October. From spooky trails to Halloween crafts, autumn scavenger hunts and wildlife wows; October half-term offers something for all ages at the special places we care for across Wales.

children exploring the carved pumpkins on Halloween at Northumberland's Seaton Delaval Hall

Christmas in Wales

Whether you’re looking for castles bursting with ornate decorations, places to meet Father Christmas, a day out at a Christmas market or simply enjoy a crisp winter walk, we have plenty of places in Wales for a festive day out.

Two children and Father Christmas smiling and looking at a Christmas Tree decorated with red baubles and fairy lights in Tredegar House, Newport, Wales

Gardens and parks in Wales

Visit an amazing collection of gardens and parks in Wales. From walled gardens to arboretums and countryside estates, there’s plenty to explore.

View of the Lily Terrace and pool from the house at Bodnant Garden, Conwy

Houses and buildings in Wales

Explore magnificent Welsh mansions and their collections, from ancestral homes to buildings designed by renowned architects. Discover the history and tales from bygone days, in breath-taking settings across Wales.

A view of the front of the red mansion house

Castles and forts in Wales

Step into a medieval fortress with dungeons at Chirk or visit the home of the Welsh princes at Powis Castle. Discover some of the finest and most famous castles in Wales.

View of Powis Castle, perched above its terraced gardens, Powys, Wales, in August.

Countryside and woodland in Wales

Explore dramatic and beautiful valleys, ancient woodlands and river walks or have an adventure through the wild Welsh mountains and visit some of the country’s most iconic peaks.

Young family and dog walking around still lake with autumn trees reflected in the lake

Coasts and beaches in Wales

Explore 157 miles of Welsh coastline protected by the National Trust, from long golden beaches to rugged clifftops.

The Centenary Viewpoint, Dinas Oleu, Wales

There’s a rainbow of colour waiting to be discovered in our gardens across Wales. Here’s our pick of the bunch.

Dyffryn Gardens

Collect conkers and pinecones, spot brightly coloured waxcaps that light up the lawn, and drink in a rainbow of colour as the arboretum puts on its most spectacular show of the year.

House exterior in the autumn, amber-coloured leaves are in the foreground and Dyffryn House is in the background.

Bodnant Garden

Discover swathes of autumn colour as you explore the Old Park with its stately chestnuts and beeches, the Acer Glade with its vibrant ornamental cherries, and the Round Garden with its sugar-scented Katusra trees.

Family enjoying a walk through the Acer Glade during autumn

Plas Newydd House and Garden

Explore the fragrant Australasian arboretum, discover ever-changing seasonal colour as you look out across the Menai Strait to Eryri (Snowdonia), and spot Red Squirrels hard at work busily preparing for winter.

The house at Plas Newydd, Anglesey, on the banks of the Menai Strait with autumn trees in the foreground

Dinefwr

Make the most of the season as it wraps around the landscape in a warm blanket of fiery colours. At Dinefwr, the parkland is drenched in butter yellows, ambers and gold, framing the grand views of Newton House.

Bodnant's Winter Garden trail

Explore a winter wonderland of colour, texture and scent on a trail through the Winter Garden. A gentle circular walk suitable for all the family to enjoy.

Visitors in the Winter Garden at Bodnant Garden, Wales

Craflwyn, Hafod y Llan and Llyn Dinas walk

Explore the wild and lonely heath and ffridd beneath Yr Aran, the lower slope of Wales' highest peak, Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), the amazing waterfalls of Afon Cwm Llan and the stunning Llyn Dinas lake on this circular walk.

Powis Castle autumn walk

As the cooler air arrives, the garden, woodland and terraces at Powis come alive with autumn colours. Enjoy the crunch of autumn leaves and the scent of apple trees on this easy walking trail.

Facade of Powis Castle showing the sequence of garden terraces below featuring massive clipped yews at Powis Castle and Garden, Wales

Dinefwr Park wildlife walk

This circular walk through historic parkland offers a wealth of wildlife, including the fallow deer herd, plus a medieval castle and 17th-century mansion.

A view inside the ancient woodland at Dinefwr in late autumn, when the trees have lost their leaves. The woodland floor is covered with grass and foliage turned brown with the season.

Walking in Wales

Explore wide open landscapes, gentler coastal strolls or energetic hikes for something a little more challenging. We've rounded up some of the best places to walk in Wales.

View of Snowdonia with mountains in the background and a rocky landscape and wooden bridge in the mid ground

Dog-friendly places in Wales

From mountains and beaches, to gardens and parklands, find a dog walk in Wales that both you and your four-legged friend will love. Here’s your guide to some of the best dog-friendly places to visit in Wales.

Children and dog at Bosherston Lake, Stackpole, Pembrokeshire

Step into the world of ‘Tin Droi’

Discover the Instagram account @tindroi_dawdle which brings a fresh and unique artistic vision to the historical and cultural landscapes under the care of National Trust Cymru.

Three of the Tin Droi commission drawings, including a drawing of a members card, and the characters 'AirBnB cleaner' at Powis Castle and the 'Man who loves clothes'

Volunteering in Wales

Discover how you can make a difference by volunteering at one of the places we look after in Wales, from historic houses to mountains and coastlines.

A group of staff and volunteers sit cleaning the copper items in the castle collections in the Victorian Kitchens

Supporter groups in Wales

Join a supporter group in Wales to support local places through fundraising and volunteering, meet new people and enjoy special interest talks, trips and events.

Volunteer room guide speaking with visitors at Tredegar House, Wales

Creating a sustainable future for the National Trust update

In July we announced the need to make savings due to sustained cost pressures that are affecting many charities, and to put us in the best position to deliver our new 10-year strategy.

A close up of three acorns and oak leaves

One of the world’s premier garden and plant photography exhibitions arrives at Bodnant Garden

The International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition arrives in North Wales for the first time.

Two people looking at an interpretation board with a large photo of a garden at sunset on it as part of the International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition at Bodnant Garden

A 170-Mile Pilgrimage for a Rare Bible: From Rural Farmhouse to Welsh Parliament

National Trust Cymru is proud to unveil ‘Not Lost in Translation’, a nationally significant exhibition hosted at the Senedd from 5 September to 30 October that celebrates Welsh language, culture, and legacy.

‘Y Beibl Cyssegr-lan,’, the 1588 Bible, translated by Bishop William Morgan at the Senedd

A greener future for Wales as £1.1million in funding announced

Neath Port Talbot and Torfaen in Wales received a funding boost today of £1.1million to help ensure people living across Blaenavon, Pontypool, Cwymbran, Neath and Port Talbot can enjoy nature and green spaces close to home.

Cwmbran Boating Lake in Torfaen, Wales, surrounded by trees, with residential houses to one side.

Tredegar House to bee-come a sanctuary for fast declining bumblebee species

At Tredegar House in Newport, National Trust Cymru are partnering with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust to create a vital sanctuary for fast declining bumblebee species, including one of the UK’s rarest, the Shrill carder bee (Bombus sylvarum).

Announcing the location of Eisteddfod yr Urdd Casnewydd 2027

Find out about the Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2027 which will be in Tredegar House in Newport.

View of the north east front of Tredegar House, Newport on a sunny day

National Trust Cymru unveil exciting improvements to enhance visitor experience at Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant, Conwy

National Trust Cymru have showcased exciting new additions at Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant aimed at enhancing the overall visitor experience at the historic site.

Person inside the new walk-in pod in Tŷ Mawr Wybrnant

National Register could prove fruitful for the future of Welsh apples

National Trust Cymru has announced the creation of a National Register of Welsh Apple Varieties that designates 29 varieties of Welsh apples to help safeguard Wales’ rich apple heritage.

Places to eat and shop in Wales

Whether you’re looking for a light lunch, a hot drink or the perfect gift, you’ll find something at our cafés, tea-rooms and shops in Wales.

Someone slicing into a Victoria sponge cake

Holiday cottages in Wales

Cosy or characterful, coast or countryside, discover some of the best holiday cottages in Wales for a perfect break.

The exterior of Gwernouau Cottage, Betws-Y-Coed, Gwynedd

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50 Peth i'w Gwneud - annibynol / 50 Things to do - self led

Stackpole Estate, near Pembroke, Pembrokeshire

Rhowch gynnig ar 50 peth i’w gwneud cyn eich bod yn 11 a ¾ wrth inni nesáu at dymor yr Hydref a’r Gaeaf. / Have a go at 50 things before you're 11 and 3/4 as the season moves into Autumn and winter.

Wedi’i Ysbrydoli gan Bodnant | Inspired By Bodnant

Bodnant Garden, near Colwyn Bay, Conwy

Dathliad 5 mlynedd o ‘Gelf Gogledd Cymru’ gydag arddangosfa o’u gwaith ym mwa’r tresi aur. | A celebration of five years of 'Art North Wales' with an exhibition of their work under the Laburnum Arch.

'Big Draw' ym Mhlas Newydd | 'Big Draw' at Plas Newydd

Plas Newydd House and Garden, Llanfairpwll, Anglesey

Byddwch yn artist ym Mhlas Newydd dros hanner tymor Hydref | Become an artist at Plas Newydd this October half term

Hanner tymor Hydref | October half term

Plas Newydd House and Garden, Llanfairpwll, Anglesey

Mae’r hydref yn amser gwych i ymweld â Phlas Newydd, lle mae digon i ddiddanu teuluoedd beth bynnag fo’r tywydd. **** Autumn is a wonderful time to visit Plas Newydd, where there’s plenty to keep families entertained whatever the weather.

Arddangosfa 'International Garden Photographer of the Year' Exhibition

Bodnant Garden, near Colwyn Bay, Conwy

Mwynhewch Arddangosfa Ffotograffydd Gardd Rhyngwladol y Flwyddyn yn Ardd Bodnant | Enjoy the International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition at Bodnant Garden

Sensory Reflection Trail at Dyffryn Gardens

Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan

Engage with nature and notice it in a different ways by using all your senses to ground yourself in the beautiful season of autumn.

Fall into Autumn at Dyffryn Gardens

Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan

Celebrate the turning of the seasons this autumn with a series of events and installations specially designed to help you dive into autumn and relish in this beautiful season.

New audio tour at Dyffryn Gardens

Dyffryn Gardens, St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan

Take a free tour with the Head Gardener and Arborist at Dyffryn Gardens as they take you through the trees and plants of Dyffryn during the autumn season.

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